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Systems Engineer, Optimus Actuators Test

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to develop functional test equipment (such as dynamometers, electrical testers, and motor calibration equipment) for the Optimus with the Drive Unit Manufacturing team in Fremont, CA. You will work closely with Tesla's internal Product Design, Firmware, Production and Quality Engineering teams and lead cross-functional design activities with automation equipment vendors to develop and deploy new Drive Unit and Actuator test systems. You will assume full ownership of the design, development, and optimization of the equipment and process from low to high volume while providing design for manufacturing feedback to the product design teams.

What You'll Do
  • Develop highly automated manufacturing test systems from concept to production
  • Develop and improve machine, process, test, and software specifications for high volume automated manufacturing equipment
  • Perform design reviews on low and high voltage electrical, pneumatics, hydraulic, and mechanical systems for complex manufacturing test equipment
  • Be a subject matter expert on the product and process to drive development with software development teams and integration of test software applications (written in Golang, C , python, or LabView) into manufacturing equipment
  • Support equipment troubleshooting and qualification during development and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment
  • Analyze data and drive actions to optimize quality, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze data and drive actions to optimize quality, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time


What You'll Bring
  • Automated test equipment design and development experience (e.g.,calibration, functional test, or dyno equipment)
  • Thorough understanding of motors, drives, actuators, and their underlying operating principles
  • Hands-on experience with electrical design of equipment including concepting, single-line, and detailed schematics development in AutoCAD or Eplan
  • Hands-on experience with CAN bus communication systems and trace analysis
  • Familiarity with networked communication systems and common fieldbus technologies (e.g., Ethernet, Profinet, Modbus and managed switches)
  • Advanced proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program
    Expected Compensation
    $112,000 - $312,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $112,000 - $312,000

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